Afternoon Tea is an indulgent treat that everyone should experience at least once. TheTaste writers go to great lengths to seek out the Best Afternoon Tea in Ireland. Our reviews will guide you to the best Afternoon Tea destinations, where you can relax in spacious lobbies or tranquil drawing rooms and soak up the atmosphere while enjoying a delicious assortment of pastries and cakes freshly prepared for you. Our guide will ensure you have a day to remember.
The origins of the afternoon tea can be traced back to the 18th century and many believe it was thanks to Anna, Duchess of Bedford and lifelong friend of Queen Victoria, that this pleasurable...
Sitting comfortably on 360 acres of countryside, the five star Druids Glen offers guests a sanctuary of Irish hospitality, away from the stresses of everyday life. Overlooking the Wicklow Mountains the views are spectacular,...
Taking a trip to Wexford is almost like a pilgrimage to me. This county holds so many wonderful childhood memories, and when I visit it almost feels like I’m returning to my second home. During...
Valentine’s Breakfast Waffle Recipe. Nothing better than breakfast in bed to spoil someone! This easy recipe made with whole wheat flour and maple syrup, it is the perfect recipe to start the day with...
It was the 20th of November and I was definitely not in the Christmas spirit. There were near torrential levels of rain outside and the wind was icy cold. Basically, I was in a...
This season, why not spoil yourself and take sanctuary from the chilly weather by visiting the iconic Shelbourne Hotel for an afternoon of luxury? This spectacular hotel is the perfect city centre retreat from...
The Morgan Hotel recently underwent a stylish renovation, unveiling the venue’s new grown up, chic look. The new 10 Fleet Street Bar and Restaurant has been designed by award-winning architect Nikki O’Donnell. Following an extensive...
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again…I adore castles, so much so that I will walk through the ruins of every ancient dwelling just to get a feel for the past. In...
Some hotels claim to be family friendly venues, but you’d sometimes be hard pressed to find a little one strolling through reception. Castleknock Hotel, located in Dublin’s suburbs and very close to Phoenix Park,...
Heading off or returning from a holiday anytime soon? If so, make sure you include a pitstop at the Cork International Hotel for a spot of Afternoon Tea. Perfect for a mother-daughter treat or...
Pulling up outside Butler House in the heart of historic Kilkenny on the first rainy day in about two weeks, we couldn’t wait to sample the delicacies that awaited us inside this Georgian residence....
There’s something so regal about Afternoon Tea, so much so that you likely read about it in a novel or play long before experiencing it for yourself. Indeed, my first introduction to the idea...
Not unlike the bearded wizard from Slade, I make no apologies for screeching It’s Christmasssssss as soon as mid-November hits, and decked out in my finest festive furs ascending the steps to The Westin’s...
On a bright and crisp October day, with just enough bite in the air to give your cheeks a rosy glow, an afternoon stroll through the leafy suburb of Dublin 4 all wrapped up...
In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different. The words of the legendary Coco Chanel must have been firmly fixed in the creative mind of The Westbury’s pastry chef Ray Encarnacion in designing...
It’s not often you get to embrace your inner Victoria, but whether you’re Posh or Queen, there is a new Afternoon Tea experience you simply must indulge yourself with. Both Mrs. Beckham and HRH...
“Only One Quality, The Finest”, is the long-standing motto of the legendary House of Veuve Clicquot and anyone who has sipped on this consistently excellent vintage Champagne knows it to be true. It is...
Already sweet enough? If you always opt for a cheeseboard over a sugary dessert, Berts Jazz Bar at The Merchant Hotel has the Afternoon Tea of your dreams. Berts is putting a twist on...
The recent relaunch party of the Conrad Hotel caused quite a stir with breath-taking performances from “Cirque du Soleil” style acrobats, Fidget Feet, who entertained both guests and passersby with an aerial circus (yes...
There are few things in life quite as luxuriant as lingering over a tower of pastries with a glass of Champagne in hand. As Christmas is all about indulgence it makes sense that the...